LIVING

up to his reputation as a blunt-speaking Yorkshireman, Mike Tindall has hinted that the Royal Family were taken aback by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to call their baby Archie. ‘It was a surprise, but it’s the parents’ choice to name a child whatever they want,’ the former England rugby star tells me at the Tusk Ball. ‘As long as they’re happy, everyone else is happy.’ Prince Harry is godfather to Mike and Zara Tindall’s younger daughter, Lena. ‘I’m sure she’ll have a play date with Archie at some point,’ Mike adds. ‘I can imagine they’ll be spending time together.’